UK will 'have to have a customs union' post-Brexit, says Corbyn- Answering questions after a speech to manufacturers' organisation the
EEF, the Labour leader said some form of continued customs union would
be imperative, in part to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Asked how Labour's position on Brexit differed to that of ...

Rudderless Britain needs a second Brexit referendum
- Last week, Foreign Minister Boris Johnson gave the first of those speeches intended to clarify Britain's position on life after Brexit – and failed to so much as mention Northern Ireland. To be sure, it's unlikely that May could reverse herself, propose a second referendum, and survive as leader of the ...

Economic Outlook looks good for Ireland, says Bank of Ireland
- The Irish economy grew by 7% last year and the Bank of Ireland's
Economic Outlook shows GDP forecasts are up from 3.8% to 4.7%. That is
assuming the current trading arrangements between the EU and the UK stay
the same after Brexit. It also shows the fall in the pound after Brexit is hurting Irish ...

Hard Brexit would cost Irish economy €18bn, says study
- The report found that Brexit will hit the Irish economy no
matter what type of deal is signed between London and Brussels.
Agriculture is one of the most exposed sectors, with large exports of
food and drink ranging from cheddar cheese, beef and mushrooms to
Guinness and powdered milk. Ireland's ...